Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Learn how to make these classic peanut butter cookies from scratch. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are perfect for peanut butter lovers. This easy recipe will yield buttery and melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Enjoy this timeless American treat with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto ungreased baking sheets. Use a fork to make crisscross patterns on top of each cookie, gently flattening them.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Repeat with the remaining dough until all cookies are baked.
9. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.

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